Public Announcements
Fifteen citizens show up to the First council of the Pontiac MRC in 2018
15 people from within the Pontiac attend the first 2018 MRC’s mayors’ meeting, which was held at 6:30 pm last Wednesday. Some of the citizens took the opportunity to address certain topics, touching on healthcare and the forest industry. The Pontiac Artists’ Association, the Pontiac Social Development Table and the Pontiac Agribusiness Table were also […]
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New fund for businesses in the region
Yesterday, at agriculture related news conference, the SADC Pontiac announced new funding for local businesses, more details are to come in the future.
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Pontiac Snowmobile Association: The trail network is closed until further notice
The Pontiac snowmobile association has indicated on its website that the Snowmobile trail network is closed until further notice. Area land owners have asked for the closure to prevent damage to their property. This decision was taken as a precaution after the mild weather that hit the area last week.
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Family Literacy Program at Les l’Établissement des Petits-Ponts
A family literacy program is set to start at l’Établissement des Petits-Ponts. Eight reading and writing workshops in a french environment are offered to English parents with children aged 3 to 5 in french schools in different communities. One of the organizers, France Lavoie, tells us more about this new workshop. The workshops will begin […]
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Hemodialysis in Shawville: Pontiac residents question
As announced last June by Pontiac MNA André Fortin and the Minister of Health and Social Services of Quebec, Gaétan Barrette, a satellite hemodialysis unit will open in the Shawville hospital. Although the date of implementation of this unit has not been specified, some residents of the Pontiac are wondering about the advent of the […]
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Entrepreneur Profile in the MRC Pontiac
On January 11, the Pontiac SADC and the Pontiac MRC presented the results of a survey to assess the profile of entrepreneurs in the region. The study, commissioned by the SADC, the MRC of Pontiac and Emploi Québec and conducted by the firm Zins Beauchesne et associés, created a regional profile of Pontiac businesses. SADC […]
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Davidson Fire
CHIP 101.9 received additional information regarding the Tuesday afternoon fire at a Davidson residence on Thomas Lefebvre Street in Mansfield. The building suffered significant damage. on Tuesday Mansfield and Fort-Coulonge firefighters, were quickly dispatched to the scene. They were aided by firefighters from Campbell’s Bay. One firefighter suffered from smoke inhalation, no other injuries were […]
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Fire in Davidson
A fire broke out in a Davidson area residence on Thomas Lefebvre Street in Mansfield early Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were quickly dispatched to the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown. More information is coming soon. <article2284|cycle>
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Increase of $ 56,000 to Rénos Québec Housing Corporation Program
André Fortin took advantage of the Pontiac Quad Club and the Penguin Snowmobile Club press conference to also announce more funding. An increase to the Rénos Québec program of the Quebec housing corporation. The additional financial assistance has been increased by $ 56,000. Residents of the Pontiac who are meeting certain criteria, can apply to […]
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Financial assistance for the Pontiac Quad Club and the Penguin Snowmobile Club
The minister of transportation Pontiac MNA André Fortin has awarded $ 264,000 to the Pontiac Quad Club and the Penguin Snowmobile Club, which maintains the snowmobile and ATV trails in the area. André Fortin says that the reason the amount was higher than last year is to fund specific projects: One of the volunteers involved […]
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